Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy : with Research NavigatorPearson/Allyn and Bacon, 2007 - 562 pagine Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy is the most comprehensive and easy-to-understand introduction to the social welfare system and social welfare policy. This is a leading text in social welfare policy in departments of social work, political science, administration and government, and is also used in some departments of sociology. DiNitto focuses on the political aspects of policymaking; she describes the major social welfare programs, including public assistance, Social Security, disability, health insurance, and more. She also addresses racism, sexism, gay rights, and immigration in the context of social welfare policies and programs. Additionally, it includes new and updated information on welfare reform (TANF), food stamps, managed care, disability, aging, the latest figures on poverty, and the latest information on job training and employment. A full range of supplements includes an Instructor's Manual/Test Bank and a Computerized Test Bank. Student supplements include an Online Study Guide. |
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... TANF is not universal knowledge . Most families receiving TANF are com- posed of one parent and one or two children . In 37 percent of TANF cases , payments go only to children and no adult . This may be be- cause the adult is receiving ...
... TANF funding , a state must submit a TANF plan every three years that tells the secretary of DHHS how it intends to structure its program and meet TANF re- quirements . The plan must describe ( 1 ) the state's cash assistance and work ...
... TANF participants work and increase family resources.99 States can decide whether to count EIC payments to TANF families as income . If they do , that reduces TANF benefits . Most states disregard EIC for the first two months , a few ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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